Asia Bahrain A new, flexible student assessment system for private and government schools came into effect ensuring smooth learning process amid current circumstances and the challenges faced by students and families during the past month of distance learning
America Mexico Tens of thousands have marched in Culiacán to demand peace and the resignation of Sinaloa’s governor, as cartel infighting between Los Chapitos and Los Mayos has led to over 1.800 deaths and 2.800 disappearances in the past year
Asia Kazakhstan In Shymkent, public toilets are attracting international attention for their creative use of technology and design: the facilities open with a QR code or facial recognition scan, are brightly colored, clean, fully accessible for people with disabilities
Africa Namibia Communal farmers in northern Namibia are reporting an increase in stock theft, blaming police inaction and negligence as cases surge along the Angolan border; villagers say cattle is being herded into the neighbouring country, never to be seen again
Asia Saudi Arabia A catering challenge has been launched at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah headquarters in Makkah to enhance pilgrims' catering system and stimulate innovation in the services provided; the initiative fosters a creative and competitive environment
Europe Switzerland The Prélaz district of Lausanne, where a teenager fleeing from the police on a stolen scooter died, experienced night of rioting.; as youth clashed with the police, seven people in two days were arrested
Oceania Australia 2000 extra flights for Melbourne will be available for football fans heading for the 2025 AFL preliminary finals; from Monday, return services will be sold from Adelaide, Brisbane or the Gold Coast, following the semi-final matches this weekend
America Dominica A £292 million new international airport is under construction and will open in 2027; it is expected to boost arrivals with flights from London - for the first time, direct - as well as Paris, New York, Miami and other Caribbean destinations
America Guyana Irfaan Ali has been confirmed for a second term as president of Guyana after his party won a majority in the elections, amid a backdrop of rapid economic growth fueled by oil and a shifting political landscape
Europe Malta Door-to-door distribution of gas cylinders is no longer considered of general economic interest: the 2014 entrustment of the service to distributors has been terminated and so does a 15-year obligation, subsidised to ensure that they serve remote areas
America Honduras A major tech modernization plan has been launched in Honduras, aiming to expand fiber optics, build data centers, and reduce the digital gap with support from the UN and a historic US$50M investment in new infrastructure
Europe Czech Republic All children can now bring their own lunches to school cafeterias following a school dining regulation that took effect this academic year after 11 of preparation; previously, the option was only available to children with health restrictions
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo A new Ebola outbreak may be spreading, as health officials confirmed a new case in the southern Kasai province, bringing suspected case count to 28, with 15 deaths; Ministry of Health added that figures are provisional and investigations ongoing
Europe Estonia Self-sufficiency in pork production is expected to fall from 72% to 39% in Estonia in 2026 due to the recent African Swine Fever outbreak